The Multifamily Wealth Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Yonah Weiss, a dedicated teacher and passionate advocate for financial success. Growing up in a family where education was considered a valuable legacy, Yonah discovered his calling to teach at a young age.   With over a decade of professional teaching experience, Yonah's commitment to education extends far beyond the classroom. He strives to help people save...

In this episode, we discuss the power of direct-to-seller marketing and prospecting in finding multifamily deals. Many investors may hesitate to start marketing to sellers or prospecting within the multifamily business due to limiting beliefs and misconceptions. However, I highlight how direct mail, cold calling, and cold emailing can effectively find deals and provide examples of their success. I...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kyle McCorkle, a successful Pennsylvania-based real estate investor, and blogger.  We discussed a range of topics, including Kyle's experience with flipping properties, working with private money lenders, and building successful partnerships in the industry.  Kyle shared tactical advice for those looking to start building their real estate p...

In this solo episode, we'll discuss the key factors to consider when underwriting exit cap rates for multifamily properties. It's crucial to look beyond the current market cap rates, as a higher cap rate per year of hold can help mitigate downside risks. I'll be sharing my personal approach to this strategy and discussing the impact of different macroeconomic factors and supply on c...

This week, we're diving into the world of direct mail marketing with our guest, Ryan Corcoran. Ryan is a multifamily investor and marketing expert who has successfully utilized direct mail to acquire hundreds of units, with plans for even more. In this episode, Ryan shares his proven strategies and techniques for standing out in a crowded market, analyzing potential deals, and maximizing prof...

In this episode, I'm discussing a common misconception in the real estate industry - the idea that if you find a great deal, the money will automatically come to you.  While finding a good deal is important, it's not enough to secure funding. Investors need to know and trust the individual proposing the deal, and it's up to us as sellers to establish credibility and build a network...

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Episcope, the founder of Origin Investments, a real estate investment firm with $1.5 billion in equity under management. Michael shares with me the story of how he went from a commodities trader to founding one of the top 1% of private real estate North America-focused fund managers. We dive into Origin's investment strategies, their focus on risk mana...

If you're an investor eager to make your mark in the multifamily market, this episode is a must-listen. Join me as I walk you through the four essential steps you need to take when looking to buy your first multifamily property. From conducting thorough market research to securing financing and analyzing potential returns, we'll cover it all. Get ready to equip yourself with the knowledg...

Welcome to the Multifamily Wealth Podcast, where we delve into the world of multifamily real estate investing and bring you insights from experienced industry leaders. In today's episode, we have an incredible guest, Rob Beardsley, who's a prolific multifamily investor and author. Rob provides invaluable insights into how he structures debt and equity deals, recalibrating investor expect...

In this episode, I discuss why using yield on cost is the easiest way to quickly underwrite potential deals. Additionally, our newest offering is live! If you'd like to learn more about this deal, please use this link . Struggling to find good multifamily deals? Looking to close deals with less of your own money? Want to operate like the pros and maximize the cash flow of your assets? Join Th...

Are you ready to uncover the secrets behind building wealth in the multifamily real estate industry? Join host Axel Ragnarson on the captivating Multifamily Wealth Podcast as he sits down with the extraordinary Matt Faircloth, founder of the esteemed DeRosa Group. In their latest episode, they delve into the fascinating world of raising capital and cultivating relationships with investors. Brace y...

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In this episode, I'm joined by Charles Dobens, a successful multifamily investor, attorney, and founder of MultifamilyOS, a coaching and mentorship program designed to help investors get into multifamily real estate. We discuss the current market cycle and share valuable insights on raising money and scaling your business. They also emphasize the importance of staying active in the market and...

In this episode, I discuss why syndicating deals may not be as profitable as it seems. I use hard numbers and compare a small deal (5 units) to a "larger" deal (50 units) as I outline how much money you can make in both scenarios. You may not have done this math! Struggling to find good multifamily deals? Looking to close deals with less of your own money? Want to operate like the pros a...

The Multifamily Wealth podcast features Cole Ruud Johnson, a young investor from San Diego who has become a master at building direct-to-seller pipelines for multifamily (and single-family) investors. Having completed 400+ deals in his early twenties, Cole is a true expert on the subject, making this episode incredibly tactical and informative. In this episode, Cole dives deep into the intricacies...

Seller financing is becoming more popular as rates continue to rise, but how should you price your seller financing offers compared to your "standard" offers? In this episode, I dive into this topic. Struggling to find good multifamily deals? Looking to close deals with less of your own money? Want to operate like the pros and maximize the cash flow of your assets? Join The Multifamily W...

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Updegraff, a multifamily investor, real estate broker, and property manager based in Rochester, New York, to discuss his journey into the multifamily business. Mark shares his experiences and insights into property management, including how to vet management companies, how to work with them, and what their true profitability looks like. They also discuss why M...

Many folks don't network with any intentionality and just network for the sake of networking. How can you avoid doing this? Struggling to find good multifamily deals? Looking to close deals with less of your own money? Want to operate like the pros and maximize the cash flow of your assets? Join The Multifamily Wealth Community , where we help multifamily investors start, build, and scale the...

This week I interview Gino Barbaro, one of the most renowned investors in the multifamily sector. In this episode, Gino shares how he found the real estate business (crazy story) and met his business partner, Jake. We also discuss how they have bought thousands of units and how the current market environment is similar to the one they started investing (~2009). The conversation covers several topi...

Hiring = accountability... why that can be powerful for many listeners trying to scale their business! Struggling to find good multifamily deals? Looking to close deals with less of your own money? Want to operate like the pros and maximize the cash flow of your assets? Join The Multifamily Wealth Community , where we help multifamily investors start, build, and scale their businesses… specificall...

This week I'm chatting with Tory Sheffer (for the second time), a friend and Michigan-based investor buying small-midsized multifamily properties in numerous markets nationwide. In this episode, we discuss how Tory finds discounted deals by sending mailers and cold-calling owners. He also highlights the importance of being omnipresent in your market so that you're top of mind when broker...

One of the most challenging components of growing a private equity real estate business is dealing with long periods of NO income... in this episode, I discuss how you can deal with this in your business. Struggling to find good multifamily deals? Looking to close deals with less of your own money? Want to operate like the pros and maximize the cash flow of your assets? Join The Multifamily Wealth...

I'm chatting with a good friend in this episode, David Toupin, who has grown an incredible business in a short amount of time. David has bought 1000+ units, raised millions of dollars, built a software company, and runs a mastermind filled with commercial real estate investors. In this episode, we discuss getting into multifamily in your early 20s, finding deals, and how you should underwrite...

Transactions are grinding to a halt... what are you doing in your business right now? What should multifamily investors be doing? The article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/apartment-building-sales-drop-74-the-most-in-14-years-9a80aa48 Struggling to find good multifamily deals? Looking to close deals with less of your own money? Want to operate like the pros and maximize the cash flow of your asset...

In this week's episode, I chatted with Joseph Bramante of TriArc Real Estate Partners, a Houston-based multifamily investment company. Joseph has an extensive background in multifamily real estate, and his team has transacted on over $375M worth of real estate, consisting of 47,000 units.  Joseph shares how he started investing in multifamily properties while working as a civil engineer and l...